Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-03-10

heaven gong uowh tne siiuc o"t "N" se'''"-
back to the top. We are willing to split
the difference. Nothing small about III
but our appetite.
Tho meeting of the Literary society last
Thursday evening was largely attended
and very interesting Some very good ar
guments were made both pro and con, ON
the annexation of Canada and Mexico, and
frequent applause from the audience
showed their appreciation.
There are four big anchors at Rocky
Point for the dre,lge boat, but they will
hardly arrive in time to l'e of much service
when the break up comes. In anticipation
of trouble Capt Hilton viii run out few |
chain cables to make sure that the boat I
will not get away.-River Press.
Capt. >Iames Williams, of Ruby valley. |
we regret to learn, committed suicide last
week lie took laudanum. No reason is
assigned for the rash act except the gloomy |
outlook for our stock interests. hc in CO.
part ner-iiip with Col. Galloway, being
largely Interested in that business.-Ex.
COL Kent brings the news that the cattle
broke into the Grand Union hotel ut Ben
ton recently and eat all the straw mat
tres-.s. Iusl,a ndman. They were bent ON
having something to eat. IL is said one
determined COW looked over the register
for the author of "Bcautiful Snow" but
retired full oi grief aud cottonwood bark.
Lieut.. Brett and bride. nee Miss Lena
w.,Il,., ,...o T., I1.lauo l,st xva.E Tho
gallant Lieutenant was formerly stationed
at Fort Maginns. and il well known and
highly esteemed in this section. The bride
is the daughter of Major Wallace, formerly
a wool grower on the Judith. Lieut.. Brett,
We believe, il now stationed in California.
Henry Sieben. who il now on wedding
tour Of the golden coast, with the loveliest
81 brides, expects to return tn Illinois soon
and leave Mrs. Sieben with old friends and
then come to Montana to prepare "a home
for her n.-IIusbandman. Mr. $.
should settle down in the capital of Fergus
county. where he would he near his cattle
interests.
From so to 800 actually saved Ivy pur-
chasing a through stage and railroad ticket
to- POINTS In United States and Canada, via
Killings. Benton and Maiden Stage Line.
covered, coaches to the railroad. Choice OF
routes from ST. Paul allowed purchaser OF
ticket. For rates and further particulars,
rail- on or address, \. NJ. Thompson, agent,
Z Mai.len, NJ. I.
Col. Jas. H. Moe. the White sulphur
= Springs banker, is visiting ia Helena. ii,
. il about to establish bank at l.ewistown
the stock of which will be taken by tn.
r White sulphur Springs bank and Helena
/, Fort Benton and Lcwistown parties. II
will have capital Of S5o,OOO and vii!
probably have - national charter.-IIelena
Independent. Mr.. Moe is expected in Lewis
town soon.
l. Mr.. j. II. Norman reports finding larg,
y numbers Of dead fish in the still wate
along the banks, while fishing up the creel
. Tuesday. II has been more than mistrust
=, cd that certain parties have been usin
Giant powder for some years back in tn
Wholesale dest ruction of our fish. II is
most ,lespicable business, against whic
there is severe penalty; and our officer
should en,lcavor to convict the guilty pan
nc ties. The sentiment of the community wi
VI sustain them.
Francis Cousins, Of Halbcrt, was in tow
last week proving up on his land. He wa
accompanied by Mr. Frank Draper an
--------- Mr.. Draper said he was vii
ing To wager all he was worth that the
Il ~ fan nor MT ,
'r the cattle on the Mnssclsheli this sprin
rs This is rather sombre view Of the stu;
ton in that section, but feed was very pc,
oI last fall, the rang, was over-stocked. an
xt snow has fallen to great depth in tia
al region We trust however, the loss will n,
he as great as Mr.. Draper places it.
III A paper has established the followil
rs rates for free puffs: To call n man IA pr
us rressive citizen when he is known To
lazier than n government mule. Sl.1
N. Referring to n deceased citizen as "a IN;
al whose place will remained untitled" VIII,
NJ he knows he was the hest poker player
town, s7.15. Calling female "a talent,
til and refined lady, n valuable acquisition
ms society" with variations, Sl.75. Calling
n man liar during n campaign tn advert
him, % cents. Calling new made lawy
nj IA legal light Of whom the protest.,
.y should he proud" Sl.25.
ter Mr.. Len. Lewis writes from Fort Logs
to correct the statement made in Il
at ARGUS recently regarding the losses tn i
he band near the Gap. The item was given
In us by a responsible gentleman, though ps
his informant may have been in ere
-, With So many rumors afloat it is impo
T., silple to get at the truth Of ALL and we ha
not the slightest idea Of visiting the diff,
=, ont owners To get the facts, for we mig
he disappointed then. II is always I
:. fellow on the other side Of the divide W
Nv has sustained the heavy loss. II aiior
AZ us pleasure, however, to correct any err
IT, NOUS statements. Mr.. Lewis says his
''e perintendent writes him that they h
sustained no such loss rs you report
IN That is good. Hope your loss will II
cen reach over five per cent.
bill
IA, lowing to ill-health." says Bill Nye,
will sell at my residence in Town 20. Ran
Is. west. according to Government surv'
''' one urhc,lraspberry colored COW, a.
W" g years. She is u good milkster and q
u afraid Of the cars-or anything else.
III is "a COW of undaunted courage and gi
ore ,,;lL freuueutly To n man who does